JP2018518327A - System, method and apparatus for magnetic surface coating - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of floor coverings, and more specifically to an apparatus for use in securing a floor covering unit to an underlay, and the floor covering unit and a method of manufacturing the underlay. . More specifically, the present invention relates to a magnetized floor covering unit and an apparatus and method for manufacturing a magnetized underlay for securing a magnetized floor covering unit. In one embodiment, the method of producing an isotropic underlay is a) hybridizing a binding compound, the binding compound comprising a plasticizer and an isotropic metal compound, and b) a binding component. Heating to a semi-solid state, c) uniformly dispersing the binding compound, and d) heating the binding compound to solidify the binding compound to a solid state.

Description

  The present invention relates to the field of floor and wall coverings, and more specifically, an apparatus for use in securing a floor covering unit to an underlay, and the floor covering unit and the underlay are manufactured. The present invention relates to a method, a system and method for use in securing a wall covering unit to an underlay, and a method for securing an underlay to a wall board.

  Magnets are materials that can apply significant forces to other materials without actually contacting them. This force is known as magnetic force and can be attracted or repelled. All known materials exert some kind of magnetic force, but very little in most materials and are not easily noticed. For other materials, the magnetic force is much larger and these are called magnets. Some magnets, known as permanent magnets, exert a force on the object without any external influence. Magnetite, also known as a natural magnet, is a natural permanent magnet. Other permanent magnets can be made by subjecting a material to a magnetic force. When the force is removed, these materials retain their own magnetic properties. Although magnetic properties can change over time or at high temperatures, these materials are generally considered to be permanently magnetized and are therefore named.

  All magnets have two points where the magnetic force is maximum. These two points are known as poles. For rectangular or cylindrical bar magnets, these poles will be at opposite ends. One pole is called the finger north pole or the north pole, and the other pole is called the finger south pole or the south pole. This terminology reflects one of the early uses of magnetic materials such as natural magnets. When hung from the string, the North Pole of these early low-quality compass magnets would always “point” north or point north. This helped the sailors determine the direction to steer to reach the faraway and return home.

  Current magnet applications include compass, electric motors, microwave ovens, coin-operated vending machines, photographic exposure meters, automobile horns, televisions, loudspeakers, and tape recorders. Simple refrigerator memo holders and complex medical magnetic resonance imaging devices all utilize magnets.

  When making magnets, the raw materials are often more important than the manufacturing process. The materials used in permanent magnets (sometimes also known as hard materials, reflecting the initial use of alloy steel for these magnets) are different from those used in electromagnets.

  In the field of modular floor covering unit installation, existing methods of installing such floor coverings typically involve very labor and material intensive processes. The process individually involves applying the floor covering unit using an adhesive. Adhesives are heavy, difficult to apply, costly, difficult to remove and prone to failure. When using prior art methods, the adhesive must be applied to the entire support surface or the entire lower surface of the floor covering unit. This process is costly in both labor and money and creates additional costs if the floor covering unit is to be replaced or removed.

  Another method known in the art for installing a modular floor covering unit involves connecting the modular floor covering unit to an adjacent unit using an adhesive connector. Such “connector systems” of the prior art allow modular floor coverings to “float” on top of the support surface. These prior art systems use an adhesive to hold the edges of adjacent flooring units together. There are several problems associated with installing modular floor coverings using this method.

  Modular flooring units are typically heavy in nature and the bond between the tile connector and the modular flooring unit is relatively weak compared to conventional adhesives. In prior art tile connectors, the connector is formed from an inert plastic coated with an adhesive. The connector is water resistant but not completely waterproof. This can cause the connector to break under some conditions. The floor covering unit is always under the influence of moisture. In the case of a prior art tile connector, the connector is water resistant because the connector has adhesive on only one side, facing upwards, making the connector less susceptible to moisture from the underfloor. However, this ignores adhesive failure from the moisture source above the connector. For example, a business such as a hotel may steam clean floor covering units connected by prior art tile connector type adhesive connectors. In addition, the floor can frequently spill liquid on it and experience moist winter conditions. This “wetting” occurs from above and the moisture sticks to the face of the prior art connector, making it very susceptible to moisture and potential connector breakage.

  Prior art tile connectors have a high failure rate in high traffic areas and along modular floor unit seams. The more office equipment, pedestrian traffic, chairs, etc., the more distorted these connectors are. Strain from heavy traffic can cause the connector to break in one or more ways.

  The first type of breakage for prior art tile connector type adhesive connectors is that the glue will stretch or break under heavy forces, such as rolling chairs or other heavy objects that are moved across the floor covering. is there. To address this issue, modular floor covering installers use spray adhesives in cans to complement this type of adhesive connector system and specialize in modular floor covering joints. Strength can be given. However, doing so eliminates most of the benefits of this type of connector system and introduces volatile organic chemicals ("VOC") into the installation area. The presence of VOCs in the installation area may require, at a minimum, additional ventilation and install modular floor coverings after business hours when traffic in the area is greatly reduced.

  The second type of failure occurs when there is excessive force in one direction. When such a force is applied on the connector, the adhesive connector will break completely and “gather” under the modular flooring unit, with the “contour” below it above the surface of the modular flooring unit Cause that can be seen in.

  Further, prior art tile connector type prior art connectors can only be used with modular floor covering units that have dedicated substrates (eg, composite glass substrates) used in the manufacturing process.

  Other carpet seaming methods exist to join together two sections of floor covering material along a long straight seam.

  In addition, there are problems associated with the manufacture of modular floor covering units. The entire floor covering is cut into sections. The sections can be 12 feet long and 1-2 feet wide strips, 24 inch x 24 inch square carpet tiles, or carpet strips or tiles in other standardized or custom lengths and widths. Modular flooring units (eg carpet, vinyl, elastic flooring (vinyl composite tile (VCT), high quality vinyl flooring (LVF), high quality vinyl tile (LVT) or high quality vinyl plank (LVP)) ), And hardwood) or carpet strips, especially commercial flooring, is under constant stress at the seam due to any number of stresses at the seam. Stresses can include underfloor moisture and spilled liquids, glue degradation, stresses caused by the movement of heavy objects, excessive pedestrian traffic, temperature changes, or other environmental factors.

  Currently, modular floor carpets, and in some cases, broad woven carpets, are typically manufactured from a tufted carpet layer, a scrim layer, and a binder layer. First, the binder is produced by first hybridizing either a proprietary or standardized blend of raw materials that can be either pelleted or powdered or both. The type of material used will vary and may depend on the intended use of the carpet, but may include PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiberglass, graphite, and various other compounds. Carpets for carpet layers or modular carpets are typically tufted and further provided with a primary substrate as part of the carpet layer. Initially, the carpet is provided with tufted fabric with a primary backing. The carpet is placed on the production line before being tufted and can be on a 12 foot or 15 foot roll. The carpet roll is then passed through a series of rollers and stretched to the desired tension. This tensioning reduces the possibility of wrinkling in the finished carpet when the secondary substrate is later joined to the tufted fabric and the primary substrate in the manufacturing process.

  At the same time that the tufted fabric is tensioned, the roll of scrim tape, which may include fiberglass scrim tape, is similarly tensioned. The aforementioned pellets and powder mixture are also mixed and heated to form a semi-solid compound that may have a viscosity and consistency similar to the caulking material. Fiberglass scrim tape, which is under tension and stretched flat on the assembly line, moves constantly at a set forward speed throughout the assembly process.

  The hybrid semi-solid compound is ejected from the nozzle directly onto the fiberglass scrim tape and subsequently squeezed to the desired height and thickness. The squeegee removal process is guided by a set of edge dividers. In this process, the semi-solid compound is joined together with the fiberglass scrim tape and pressed into the fiberglass scrim tape to form a single fiber tape and a layer of semisolid compound. This fiberglass scrim with semi-solid compound is then compressed by a series of rollers under the tufted fabric described above to form a sandwich layer of tufted fabric, primary substrate, semi-solid compound, and fiberglass scrim tape To do. After these components are joined or joined together, the layers are fired at a constant temperature in a furnace while still being moved along the assembly line. After the firing process, one or more coatings can be applied to the currently finished substrate system and carpet roll. After the compression and firing stages of the process, the currently finished carpet is moved forward and laser cut. The cut carpet is then buffed to remove any protruding tufts of fabric and scrim debris or “fluff” from the cut carpet. The manufacturing process described above is typically used to manufacture modular floor carpet units.

  Carpets manufactured according to the process described above are subject to the winding force at their edges, in part due to the processes involved in manufacturing the carpet. This winding stress adds external stress to the carpet seam. This type of winding stress is particularly problematic in modular flooring applications. Typically, as part of the manufacturing process, wide woven carpet or modular flooring occurs after primary assembly of the carpet or modular flooring unit is complete, i.e., after the carpet is compressed, fired, and cut. Proceed through the heating and cooling process in the environmental chamber. The environmental chamber will change the relative humidity and temperature from one extreme to another, eg, high to low or low to high, causing the carpet to roll in a particular direction. Depending on the direction in which the carpet rolls, the batch of carpet will undergo a process in which the opposite roll will be added to the carpet. Adding this type of treatment and winding process to the carpet reduces the probability that the carpet edge rolls up at the seam after installation of the carpet.

  In addition, in some existing magnetic floor covering systems, the floor covering must be installed in a certain direction relative to the underlayment, because the system is anisotropic, Can only be installed in

  In the field of wall coverings, the process of building wall coverings is time consuming, expensive and cumbersome. In typical residential and commercial buildings, frames are built for the interior walls. On this frame, a set of gypsum, gypsum board or drywall board is typically hung. These drywall boards are attached to a frame, which can be metal or wood, using screws or nails. The board must then be finished prior to painting. Finishing processes for drywall boards typically involve earthing and tape sealing. Soil coating involves applying the wet mixed compound to a mesh or paper tape applied to the seam of the drywall board. The seams and edges must then be sanded prior to finishing. Finishing a drywall board typically involves priming the surface with a primer-type paint and painting the final wall covering onto the primed surface. This process produces particulate dust contaminants that are difficult to clean and control. This process can also generate undesirable chemical odors due to volatile organic compounds ("VOC") present in paints, primers, and drywall boards.

  Other methods of finishing the wall include the use of wood boards or panels containing “reciprocal” panels, the application of stones, masonry structures, or bricks, the application of wallpaper using glue and decorative paper rolls, and wall trimming Application of parts, and fixing of thin wooden boards and application of stucco coatings. For any of these methods, it may be desirable to insulate the wall by placing an insulating layer for thermal or acoustic insulation behind the finished wall. Insulation is an additional step that must be completed prior to finishing the wall and can be time consuming and cumbersome.

  For all of the above methods, changing the dressing can be difficult and time consuming. Replacing masonry wall coverings requires, for example, extensive demolition and cleaning. Changing the wallpaper may require replacement of the drywall board to which the paper is fixed. Many of the aforementioned methods require destructive removal for replacement.

  In addition, gyms, fitness facilities, tennis courts, parks, and entertainment and any other similar facilities all have problems with constant wear and wear from the environment, people, etc. and should be properly maintained and cleaned Is very difficult. They are also typically for a single purpose and do not involve the ability to be used for anything other than a given activity whose surface is designed. The underlayment material will have a peel-off adhesive base, an attached shock absorbing pad required for some sports, or an attached cushion for a playground to meet ASTM standards.

  Furthermore, in current worktop installations, whether the worktable is granite, stone, tile, laminate, or any other material, it is traditionally a concrete-like substance, epoxy, Or applied using an adhesive material. Typically, a plywood board is cut into the shape of an underlying cabinet and screwed to the cabinet. The concrete board is then screwed to the substrate board when the tile product becomes a finished layer. The finished product is then placed on either a single plywood substrate or a double substrate, depending on the finished product. Thus, the countertop is permanently attached to the cabinet. If the end user desires to change the countertop, it is impossible to return it to the cabinet without tearing the countertop. This process has significant potential to damage the underlying cabinet and is a time consuming process that renders the kitchen area unusable for an extended period of time.

  In addition, in existing roofing systems, whether the roof is covered with shingles, metal sheets, terracotta, or other stones, the roof is “tar” paper or other for moisture resistance Installed over composite wood and adhesive board with underlay material type material. The materials tend to overlap each other, with draining material at the corners and caulking-like material around the vents to create a watertight roof. Boarded roofs are made almost exclusively with petrochemical (oil) based products with sandy sand grains dyed in a specific pattern. When problems arise in these roof systems, it is very expensive to identify the problems due to “overlap” of the finish coating to ensure a water-based seal. This is a permanent product, and if there is damage (eg, leakage), a large area must be removed and replaced down to the substrate. In many cases, it is difficult to adapt the repair to the rest of the roof structure so that it is seamless.

  What is needed is that the floor covering unit does not require gluing of the floor covering unit, whether it is carpet, vinyl flooring, elastic flooring, or hardwood flooring. Provides a simple replacement and reuse of modular floor covering units, direction-independent methods for installing modular floor covering units, and does not require difficult-to-install materials and is easy to replace And a system and method for installing a modular wall covering unit. In addition, what is needed is an underlaying material that is not governed by a magnetic direction that can be configured in a variety of configurations to suit individual equipment and whether it is semi-permanent but the topcoat needs to be cleaned, A magnetically sensitive topcoat that is easily removed when its useful life has elapsed or when a change is required during use. In addition, what is needed is a magnetic bond that allows the roof to withstand various building codes in strength, is lighter and can be made of other “eco-friendly” materials. Modular roofing system. Further, what is needed is a quasi-permanent joint that is not only strong enough to hold the finished cooktop material in place, but is removed with little or no removal.

  The present invention provides a system, apparatus and method for installing a direction independent magnetization modular floor covering unit on a magnetized underlay. The present invention provides a system and method for manufacturing magnetic flooring and a method of installing a floor covering system that solves the seaming and installation problems of prior art installation methods. The present invention comprises a two-component system comprising a magnetized underlayment and an attractive floor covering unit. The present invention also provides a directionally independent modular magnetic wall covering system that is a “finished structure system”. The modular magnetic wall covering system of the present invention can be used to finish walls without the need for additional components or layers.

  Typically, when installing a modular floor covering unit on a subfloor, the modular floor covering unit is applied directly to the subfloor, which can be a concrete substrate, or to a moisture barrier that is already applied to the subfloor. Applies to timber underlays. The modular floor covering unit is then bonded to any subfloor using one of a variety of methods. In the first method, the modular floor covering unit is completely glued to the subfloor. This is the mainstream method. In the second method, a clip connector system, which can be called “floating floor”, is used. Examples of floating floor systems include Scott, et al., And Lautzenhiser, et al., Previously described herein. In the floating floor installation method, the floor covering unit is not glued or attached to the substrate or subfloor, but instead is attached to an adjacent floor covering unit using a connector, for example, a carpet clip. . The present invention uses a magnetic underlay that may comprise two or three layer underlays but may also comprise other layer configurations.

  The present invention can also be used in the automotive industry where floor coverings will be cut into the desired pattern, heated and placed in a mold. The floor covering will then be cooled and solidified in shape to the specific manufacturer's vehicle specifications. Before the floor covering unit is heated, cut, placed in a mold and cooled, the actual floor covering unit will pass under a high power magnet and on a conveyor belt . The carpet mat at the top of the carpet material in the vehicle has a base. In the base process, a powdered alloy will be placed in the mixture. In the system, a molded floor covering unit in the vehicle will ensure that the vehicle mat will remain in place. This is a driver's safety because there are many accidents involving vehicle mats that suddenly lump as the driver moves their feet, causing the mat to protrude under the brakes, clutches and accelerator pedals of the vehicle. Will increase significantly.

  Currently, in the floor covering unit business, it is not cost effective to use advertisements on floor covering units. Due to installation costs and the time required for changes, it is not wise to use this as an advertising opportunity.

  By using the floor coverings and underlays of the present invention, for example, a department store can apply either a modular or roll floor covering unit to the finishing, coating, or surface of a floor covering unit. Can be used with advertiser's trademark printed on. The design can also be woven into the tufted fabric of the carpet itself, or a different colored or patterned tile or carpet, vinyl flooring, elastic flooring, or strip of hardwood flooring, It can be arranged to form patterns, words, etc. When the advertising campaign is over or when the store wants to display another advertiser or promote another product or trademark, the floor covering unit is easily changed to another. The old floor covering unit can be stored for later use again.

  Another application of the present invention may be for use at home. For example, if the homeowner is a fan of a particular sports team, or if the child loves a “favorite” movie or TV character, a floor covering unit with a pattern, color, or design Are easily installed at home and can be exchanged as owners' preferences change. With traditional floor covering units, homeowners do not radically customize their homes due to significant labor costs and installation expertise associated with traditional carpet and floor coverings. I will. Stylized floors with a particular design are typically not used except in situations such as soccer team locker floors or specifications in certain department store chains. By using the method and system of the present invention, only the floor covering unit needs to be changed. Each time a new floor covering unit is changed, the same magnetized underlay is utilized. Even an amateur with no knowledge of carpet installation could change the floor covering unit without the assistance of a professional installer. By using this quick and inexpensive method using floor covering units, the simultaneous promotion of trademarks or media using floor covering units is available from the start in a manner that does not cost prohibitively. .

  For example, a girl celebrating his 4th birthday may want a “Disney Tinkerbell” floor covering in the room. At age 6, her hobbies can change and her favorite character can now be “Winnie the Pooh”, and at age 12, her favorite can be a pop band. By using the floor covering of the present invention, only the upper floor covering needs to be replaced, and the underlay can be used repeatedly. The homeowner will no longer have to call a floor covering installation specialist to change the floor covering each time the hobby changes. Since the present invention does not require any seaming, which would require an expert to do so, the homeowner would be able to replace the floor covering unit itself.

  The modular magnetic wall covering system of the present invention is beneficial to the construction industry and eliminates the need for drywall and is an improvement over the prior art. Drywall is an incomplete product. In the construction industry, mandatory flameproof standards must be met against local and municipal regulations, soundproofing must be provided, and drywalls must be properly finished. The drywall does all of these things and there must be a finished layer in the finished wall. The modular magnetic wall covering system of the present invention eliminates all the need for drywall and its associated costs by using wall boards made of lighter and more refractory materials such as mineral cotton. The present invention significantly reduces mold and moisture problems arising from moisture trapped under the flooring material. In high-rise construction, current wall construction cannot begin until the building is suspended with external glass, cladding, or cast material. This is because the gypsum drywall has a paper layer that is organic in nature. In building systems, moisture can be trapped under the floor covering and penetrate walls. Gypsum absorbs moisture, and the absorbed moisture can cause mold growth. If a water pipe rupture occurs in a building, mold can form on the wall within hours. With the system of the present invention, the materials used for wall and floor coverings have little or no organic material in them. By having few organic material components, the present invention significantly reduces or eliminates significant and costly moisture problems. In addition, a dehumidifier and / or heater is incorporated into the building process for the gypsum wall in winter / summer, providing conditions for eliminating mold growth, and gypsum drywall within an acceptable time frame It must be possible to dry the seam. The ability to work inside the building before the outside of the building is finished will be comparable to the tremendous time and money savings in a construction project.

  General builders and construction companies that use the modular magnetic wall covering system of the present invention will provide residential and commercial real estate developers with much higher fire protection standards, eco-performance than that provided by drywall type construction. Deliver safer products with heating and cooling efficiency, and lower construction costs, while providing consumers the ability to customize their “fully replaceable boxes” where they work and live Can do. The present invention can provide a semi-permanent removable wall unit and can be used in applications such as conference halls and exhibition halls to quickly adapt temporary wall structures with a variety of custom wall covering systems. .

  A further advantage of the modular magnetic wall covering system of the present invention is that it will allow the use of a “fully replaceable box” system for wall, floor and ceiling coverings. The systems and methods in the present invention can be employed with the modular magnetic wall covering system of the present invention to provide consumers with a room or home that is a “fully replaceable box” that can be easily and quickly customized. In addition, the use of magnetic underlayment on multiple surfaces will reduce magnetic sheet material costs through economies of scale to a level that cannot be met by any other material.

  The construction industry is shifting to modular construction. Finished products are modularized at the factory, and finished products are brought to the construction site. The modular magnetic wall covering unit of the present invention is easier to construct than existing wall finishing or covering methods, is easy to transport, and is easy to repair errors. There is a large market for modular magnetic wall covering systems.

  In one embodiment, the present invention is a system for finishing a wall comprising a set of modular wall covering units comprising an inner attractant layer and a decorative outer layer, and an anisotropic or isotropic magnetic A system comprising a magnetic underlay comprising a sheet material and a support layer comprising a wall board, an insulating layer, and a covering layer is provided.

  The system of the previous embodiment may further comprise a frame. The system can further include a support layer disposed on the frame. The system is further adapted so that the decorative layer resembles the appearance of tiles, plaster, wood, slate, granite, painted walls, wallpaper, Venice plaster, paneling, trimmed wood, trademarks, logos, or paintings Can be included. The system can further include the magnetic underlayment material being permanently bonded to the support layer. The system may further include the magnetic underlayment being attached to the support layer by an adhesive or fastening means. The system can further include the magnetic underlayment being supported by a fastening device. The system may further include the set of modular floor covering units being adapted to be removably attached to the magnetic underlayment. The system may further include the wall board including mineral cotton. The system may further include the covering layer including a flameproof outer layer. The system can further include the insulating layer comprising a flame retardant glass fiber. The system may further include that the support layer does not require a finishing process.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of decorating a surface comprising securing a magnetic underlayment to the surface and removably attaching a set of modular wall covering units to the magnetic underlayment. Including a method. The method can further include attaching a support layer to the frame and applying a magnetic underlayment to the support surface.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of manufacturing a magnetic underlay, comprising hybridizing a binding compound, the binding compound comprising a plasticizer and a metal compound, and pulling a scrim layer. Stretching, heating the binding component to a semi-solid state, extruding the binding compound over the scrim layer, uniformly dispersing the binding compound over the scrim layer, heating the binding compound and the scrim layer And providing a method comprising: solidifying the binding compound in a solid state; pressing the moisture barrier layer onto the binding compound and the scrim layer to form an underlay; and magnetizing the underlay.

  In this embodiment, the metal compound may comprise iron or steel sand grains or powder, or any suitable ferromagnetic compound. The binding compound may comprise PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiberglass, graphite, or any other suitable compound hybrid or binding compound. The scrim layer can be a fiberglass scrim tape. Distributing can be done by squeegees induced by a set of edge dividers. The moisture barrier can be a silicone moisture barrier. The scrim layer can be stretched by a set of rollers. The moisture barrier can be tensioned by a set of rollers. The moisture barrier can be pressed against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers. The underlay can be magnetized by a set of magnetic rollers. The magnetic roller may include neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or NIB), samarium cobalt (SmCo), alnico, ceramic or ferrite, or a supermagnet type magnet. Heating the binding compound and scrim layer may be performed by a furnace.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of making a floor covering comprising hybridizing a binder compound, the binder compound comprising a plasticizer and a metal compound, and a scrim layer. Stretching, heating the binding component to a semi-solid state, extruding the binding compound over the scrim layer, uniformly dispersing the binding compound over the scrim layer, and a floor covering layer A method is provided that includes pressing onto a binding compound and a scrim layer and heating the binding compound, the scrim layer, and the floor covering layer to solidify the binding compound to a solid state.

  In this embodiment, the metal compound may comprise iron or steel sand grains or powder, or any suitable ferromagnetic compound. The binding compound can include PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiberglass, or graphite. The scrim layer can be a fiberglass scrim tape. Distributing can be done by squeegees induced by a set of edge dividers. The floor covering layer can be a tufted carpet layer having a primary backing. The scrim layer can be stretched by a set of rollers. The floor covering layer can be tensioned by a set of rollers. The floor covering layer can be pressed against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers. Heating of the floor covering layer, the binding compound, and the scrim layer may be performed by a furnace. The floor covering layer can be cut into a set of floor covering units or wound up on a roll. Cutting may be done by laser, ceramic blade, or other suitable cutting method.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for manufacturing a magnetic underlay comprising a roll of scrim material and a tensioning roller adapted to tension the scrim material when unwound. A set, a roll of moisture proof material, a set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the moisture proof material when unwound, and adapted to store the heated binding compound A hopper, the binding compound having a metal component, a nozzle adapted to distribute the binding compound over the scrim material, and a squeegee adapted to distribute the binding compound uniformly A furnace that is adapted to heat and solidify the scrim material and the binding compound, and to press the moisture barrier material against the binding compound and the scrim material A set of rollers that are engaged to provide a system and a magnetizer that is adapted to magnetize the metal compound in the binding material.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a system for manufacturing a floor covering adapted to be used with a magnetic underlay, comprising a roll of scrim material and a scrim when unrolled A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the material, a roll of floor covering material, and a tensioning adapted to tension the floor covering material when unwound. A set of rollers and a hopper adapted to store a heated binding compound, the binding compound having a metal component and adapted to distribute the binding compound onto the scrim material Nozzles, squeegees adapted to evenly distribute the binding compound, and rollers adapted to press the floor covering material against the binding compound and scrim material. A set of heating the scrim material and binding compounds to provide a system and a furnace that is adapted to harden the binding compound.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a method of installing a floor covering, comprising placing an underlay on an underfloor, wherein the underlay is magnetized in a manufacturing process; and Providing a floor covering layer on a magnetized underlay, wherein the floor covering layer comprises a metal compound embedded within the floor covering layer in a manufacturing process. To do. The underlay can be placed on the underfloor in a floating floor configuration, or can be glued directly to the underfloor in areas with high traffic or high wear.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a system for installing a floor covering, disposed on an underlay on an underlayment, an underlay magnetized in a manufacturing process, and an underlay that is magnetized. And a floor covering layer comprising a metal compound embedded in the floor covering layer during the manufacturing process.

  In one embodiment, the present invention is a method of manufacturing an isotropic underlay comprising hybridizing a binding compound, the binding compound comprising a plasticizer and an isotropic metal compound; A method is provided that includes heating a binding component to a semi-solid state, uniformly dispersing the binding compound, and heating the binding compound to solidify the binding compound to a solid state.

  The method further includes stretching the scrim layer, extruding the binding compound over the scrim layer, uniformly dispersing the binding compound over the scrim layer, and applying a moisture barrier layer over the binding compound and the scrim layer. Pressing. The method can further include isotropically magnetizing the underlay. The method may further comprise dispersing the binding compound by a series of roller sets. The method further includes the metal compound comprising one of iron powder, iron sand particles, steel sand particles, steel powder, isotropic powder, or strontium ferrite powder, and the binding compound is PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiber glass, Or it may include including graphite. The method can further include the scrim layer comprising fiberglass scrim tape, and the scrim layer being stretched by a set of rollers. The method may further include that the dispersing is performed by a squeegee guided by a set of edge dividers. The method may further include the moisture proof material comprising a silicone moisture proof material, wherein the moisture proof material is tensioned by a set of rollers and pressed against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers. The method further includes: the underlay is a neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or NIB) magnetic roller, a samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnetic roller, an alnico magnetic roller, a ceramic magnetic roller, a ferrite magnetic roller, a supermagnetic magnetic roller, or a pulse magnetizer. It can include being magnetized by one.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of manufacturing an isotropic floor covering, which comprises hybridizing a binding compound, the binding compound comprising a plasticizer and an isotropic metal compound. Stretching the scrim layer; heating the binding component to a semi-solid state; extruding the binding compound over the scrim layer; and uniformly dispersing the binding compound over the scrim layer; Pressing the floor covering layer onto the binding compound and the scrim layer and heating the binding compound, scrim layer, and floor covering layer to solidify the binding compound to a solid state.

  The method further includes the metal compound comprising one of iron powder, iron sand particles, steel sand particles, steel powder, isotropic powder, or strontium ferrite powder, and the binding compound is PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiber glass, Or it may include including graphite. The method can further include the scrim layer comprising fiberglass scrim tape and being stretched by a set of rollers. The method may further include that the dispersing is performed by a squeegee guided by a set of edge dividers. The method can further include the floor covering layer comprising a tufted carpet layer having a primary backing, and the floor covering layer being tensioned by a set of rollers. The method can further include the floor covering layer being pressed against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers. The method may further include laser cutting the floor covering layer into one of a floor covering unit or a set of rolls.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for manufacturing an isotropic magnetic underlay comprising a roll of scrim material and a tension adapted to tension the scrim material when unwound. A pair of additional rollers, a roll of moisture barrier material, a pair of tensioned rollers adapted to tension the moisture barrier material when unwound, and adapted to store heated binding compounds A hopper having an isotropic metal component, a nozzle adapted to distribute the binding compound onto the scrim material, and a uniform distribution of the binding compound. A squeegee that is adapted, a furnace that is adapted to heat and harden the scrim material and the binding compound, and to push the moisture barrier material against the binding compound and scrim material Kicking a set of rollers that are adapted, to provide a system and a magnetizer that is adapted to magnetize the metal compound in the binding material.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for manufacturing an isotropic floor covering adapted to be used with a magnetic underlay, when the roll of scrim material is unwound A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the scrim material, a roll of floor covering material, and adapted to tension the floor covering material when unwound A set of tensioning rollers and a hopper adapted to store a heated binding compound, the binding compound having an isotropic metal component and dispensing the binding compound onto the scrim material A nozzle that is adapted to, a squeegee that is adapted to evenly distribute the binding compound, and adapted to press the floor covering material against the binding compound and the scrim material. A set of rollers, heating the scrim material and binding compounds to provide a system and a furnace that is adapted to harden the binding compound.

  In another embodiment, the present invention provides a system for producing a calendered isotropic underlay, comprising mixing a polymer mixture and a metal compound mixture, a polymer mixture and a metal compound mixture, and A blender adapted to form, a fluxer adapted to heat the underlayment mixture, and a forming roller adapted to form the undercoat mixture into an undercoat sheet of a desired thickness. A system is provided that includes a set and a final set of rollers adapted to form a surface finish on an underlay sheet.

  The system may further comprise a pulse magnetizer adapted to isotropically magnetize the underlay sheet. The system may further comprise an adhesive sheet roll that is adapted to be pressed onto the finished underlay sheet.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for manufacturing a floor covering adapted to be used with an isotropic magnetic underlay, when the roll of scrim material is unwound A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the scrim material, a roll of floor covering material, and adapted to tension the floor covering material when unwound A set of tensioning rollers and a hopper adapted to store a heated binding compound, the binding compound having an isotropic metal component and dispensing the binding compound onto the scrim material A nozzle that is adapted to, a squeegee that is adapted to evenly distribute the binding compound, and adapted to press the floor covering material against the binding compound and the scrim material. A set of rollers, heating the scrim material and binding compounds to provide a system and a furnace that is adapted to harden the binding compound.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for producing an isotropic floor covering adapted to be used with a magnetic underlay comprising a set of modular floor covering units; A system is provided comprising an isotropic magnetically sensitive underlay and means for attaching the magnetically sensitive underlayment to each modular floor covering unit in the set of modular floor covering units.

  The system further includes modular floor covering units, vinyl composite tile (VCT), high quality vinyl tile (LVT) or high quality vinyl plank (LVP) tile, ceramic tile, stone tile, hardwood plank, plywood Including a floor covering type selected from the group consisting of planks, engineered hardwood planks, and porcelain tiles.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of installing an isotropic floor covering, wherein the underlay is placed on an underfloor, the underlay being magnetized in the manufacturing process; Disposing a floor covering layer on a magnetized underlay, wherein the floor covering layer comprises a magnetically sensitive compound.

  In order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are referred to with like numerals. These drawings should not be construed as limiting the invention, but are intended to be exemplary and for reference purposes.

FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the carpet layer and magnetic underlay of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cut-away plan view of an embodiment of the carpet layer and magnetic underlay of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the carpet layer and magnetic underlay of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a simplified diagram of an embodiment of a process for manufacturing the magnetic underlay of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a simplified diagram of an embodiment of a process for producing a magnetized carpet layer of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the wall frame, support layer, magnetic underlay material, and wall covering unit of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of three stages in the installation process of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a replaceable box system comprising a modular floor and wall covering unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a wall board having a magnetic layer and a plurality of modular decorative panels according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a swimming pool having a magnetic underlay and a modular liner panel according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a typical multi-family house and a multi-family house with modular magnetic walls and roofing panels according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a cabinet installation having a magnetic layer for fixing a countertop having a magnetically attractive underlayer according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a stadium having a magnetic underlay and a plurality of modular floor panels according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a personal office having magnetically attractive wall panels and modular decorative panels according to the present invention.

  The invention will be described in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments as shown in the accompanying drawings. Although the invention is described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to such illustrative embodiments. Those having skill in the art and having access to the teachings herein are fully contemplated herein as being within the scope of the invention as disclosed and claimed herein, It will be appreciated that additional implementations, modifications, and embodiments, as well as other applications for use of the present invention, in which the present invention may be significantly useful.

  Referring now to FIG. 1, a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an installed floor covering unit 100 comprising a floor covering layer 110 and a magnetic underlay layer 120 is provided. The upper layer is a floor covering material layer 110. The floor covering layer 110 is disposed on the magnetic underlayer 120. The magnetic underlayer 120 includes a magnetized layer 122 and a moisture-proof material 126. An embodiment of a process for producing the magnetic underlayer 120 is shown in detail in FIG. 4, and an embodiment of a process for producing the floor covering layer 110 is shown in detail in FIG.

  Referring now to FIG. 4, an embodiment of a process 400 for manufacturing the magnetic underlayer 120 is provided. Three primary components comprise the magnetic underlayer 120: a fiberglass scrim component 123 shown in FIG. 3 from a roll of fiberglass scrim 410, a moisture barrier component 126 from a roll of silicone moisture barrier 420, and The semi-solid liquid composite 124 shown in FIG. 3 from the hopper 430.

  The magnetic underlayment 120 can be magnetized to a set number of poles according to the process 400. Initially, a scrim layer 123, typically made of fiberglass or various other suitable compounds and hybrids used in the industry, from a roll 410 stretches the scrim layer 123 and applies a set of rollers to apply tension. Unwind through 412. The bottom layer in this process may be a moisture barrier 126 that is unwound from the roll 420. The moisture-proof material 126 provides moisture resistance to the underlay material 120. The aforementioned compounds for the manufacture of carpet layers, such as PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiberglass, graphite, and various other compound hybrids are hybridized in hopper 430. Additional “metal”, metal compounds, or ferromagnetic compounds that may include ultra fine sand particles of iron powder or stainless steel powder or any other ferromagnetic alloy are also combined with the mixture in hopper 430.

  The underlay 120 is combined by first stretching the scrim 123 through the roller 412 and passing the scrim over the conveyor belt 414 to the hopper 430 containing the compound mixture and one or more nozzles 432. The hybrid raw material compound with additional hybrid alloy components is heated to a semi-solid form in hopper 430 and is ejected onto scrim layer 123 by one or more nozzles 432. This layer of heated compound is shown as compound layer 124 in FIG. The scrim layer 123 and the compound layer 124 pass under the squeegee 434 in order to distribute the compound layer 124 uniformly on the scrim layer 123. The squeegee 434 can also press the semi-solid compound layer 124 against the scrim layer 123. Optionally, an additional set of rollers can press layers 123 and 124 together to form a coherent layer of both scrim 123 and compound 124. The compound layer 124 and scrim layer 123 then pass through the furnace 440 to solidify the semi-solid compound layer 124. The underlayment material is fired at a set temperature and passed through a furnace 440 at the speed of the assembly line belt so that the compound layer 124 and the scrim layer 123 fuse together, and the scrim and compound layer 127 shown in FIG. And cause a transition to the solid state.

  After passing through the furnace 440, the moisture barrier 126, unwound from the roll 420 and tensioned by the roller 422, is combined with the scrim and compound layer 127 by the sandwich roller 452. The currently “finished” underlayment 120 includes a powerful high power magnet roller 450 that may include neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or NIB), samarium cobalt (SmCo), alnico, ceramic or ferrite, or a supermagnet type magnet. pass. In another embodiment, the electromagnet roller 450 can be a pulse magnetizer. The alloy powder currently captured in the solid raw material of the compound layer 124 and the scrim layer 123 is polarized by passing through a magnetized roller 450. The completed magnetized underlay 120 can then be rolled up and / or modularized.

  Referring now to FIG. 5, an embodiment of a process 500 for manufacturing a magnetized carpet layer 110 is provided. Initially, a bonding agent is first produced in the hopper 530 by hybridizing either a proprietary or standard blend of raw materials that can be either pelleted or powdered or both. The type of material used will vary and may depend on the intended use of the carpet, but may include PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiberglass, graphite, and various other compounds. Metal alloy components are also added to the compound hybrid. The alloy component can be any iron, steel, or other suitable ferromagnetic compound. The carpet or modular carpet for the carpet layer 112 is typically tufted and further includes a primary substrate as part of the carpet layer. Initially, the carpet 112 comprises a tufted fabric with a primary substrate. The carpet is placed in the production line before being tufted and can be on a 12 foot or 15 foot roll 520. The carpet 112 is unwound from the roll 520, passed through a series of rollers 522, and stretched to the desired tension. This tensioning reduces the possibility of wrinkling in the finished carpet 110 when the secondary substrate or scrim layer 114 is bonded to the tufted fabric and primary substrate of the carpet layer 112.

  At the same time that tufted fabric 112 is tensioned by roller 522, scrim layer 114 is also unwound from a roll of scrim tape 510, which can include fiberglass scrim tape, and tensioned by roller 512. The aforementioned pellets and powder mixture are also mixed and heated in the hopper 530 to form a semi-solid compound that may have a viscosity and consistency similar to a caulking material. The fiberglass scrim tape 114 under tension and stretched flat on the assembly line 514 moves constantly at a set forward speed through the assembly process.

  The hybrid semi-solid compound is ejected from one or more nozzles 532 directly onto the fiberglass scrim tape 114 into a 116 compound layer, which is subsequently removed by squeegee 534 to the desired height and thickness. The squeegee removal process is guided by a set of edge dividers. The squeegee removal process causes the semi-solid compound 116 to be joined together and pressed against the fiberglass scrim tape 114 to form a single fiber tape and semi-solid compound layer 115. This fiberglass scrim with the semisolid compound layer 115 is then compressed under the tufted fabric layer 112 by a series of rollers 552 to form the tufted fabric and primary substrate 112, the semisolid compound 116, and the fiberglass scrim tape. 114 sandwich layers are formed. After these components are joined or joined together by rollers 552, the layers are fired at a constant temperature in furnace 550 while still being moved along the assembly line.

  Process 500 combines the alloy into the groundwork of the finished floor covering unit 110. However, after firing in furnace 550 in process 500, unlike after firing in process 400, carpet layer 110 will not pass through a high power magnet such as magnet 450. After the firing process, one or more coatings can be applied to the currently finished substrate system and carpet roll. Finished product 110 can be kept in rolls or cut into modular floor covering units. After the compression and firing stages of the process, the currently finished carpet moves and 110 can be laser cut. The cut carpet can also be buffed at the edges to remove protruding tufts of fabric and scrim fragments or “fluff” from the cut carpet.

  In another embodiment, the underlayment 120 or primary substrate 112 and semi-solid compound 114 are produced as a sheet of material that can be hot pressed or otherwise combined with the top layer and into any other layer. It can produce a magnetic underlayment layer or a magnetic sensitive layer that can be applied or combined with it. In this embodiment, the underlaying material layer or the magnetically sensitive layer can be produced by a calendering method. A calendar is a device used to process a polymer that is melted into a sheet or film. The same method can be used to make a magnetically sensitive layer.

  The calendar disperses a heat-softened polymer (eg, rubber, PVC) between two or more rollers to form a continuous sheet. To begin the process, the polymer is first mixed and made liquid. Hybridization is a process that produces the desired polymer, and liquefaction heats the hybridized polymer to the desired consistency. The polymer is then processed through a calendar and extruded at a thickness determined by the gap size between the final set of rollers. The final roller set also determines the surface finish (eg, gloss, texturing). A double-sided adhesive layer or other adhesive layer can also be added to the underlayer or magnetically sensitive layer produced by the calendering process. A cushion or other insulating layer can also be attached to the underlay or magnetically sensitive layer produced by the calendering process. The underlay or magnetically sensitive layer produced by the calendering process can be combined with another layer in a manner similar to that shown in FIGS.

  When the calendering method is used to produce a magnetic underlayment, a mixture of materials that can be magnetized must be added to the polymer mixture prior to layer formation. One of iron powder, iron sand grains, steel sand grains, steel powder, anisotropic powder, isotropic powder, or strontium ferrite powder may be added to the polymer mixture. After the calendered layer is formed, it can be magnetized. The calendered layer can then be magnetized by a set of pulse magnetizers or magnetic rollers.

  With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a method of installing a modular floor covering 110 on an underlay using a magnetized underlay 120 may be as follows.

  The underlay material 120 will first be placed on the subfloor. The underlayment material 120 can either be a floating that is not fixed, or can be glued directly to the underlaying floor. The moisture barrier 126 will be placed closest to the underfloor and the magnetized scrim layer 122 will face upwards away from the underfloor. A carpet layer 110 with an embedded magnetic attractant layer, which can be either a rolled carpet layer or a set of modular flooring units, is placed or placed on the underlayment 120. The underlying alloy powder in the carpet layer 110 will cause the carpet layer 110 to be significantly magnetically attracted to the underlayment 120. In this way, the finished flooring 100 will not need to be spliced at all. The installation method according to the present invention eliminates the need to seam (or hold in place) the carpet layer 110, which can be either a modular flooring unit or a longer roll commodity carpet.

  Installing the carpet layer 110 using a magnetized underlay 120 provides several advantages over the prior art. First, it solves the problem of winding up floor tiles and wide woven materials. The carpet layer 110 will always be laid flat due to the magnetic attraction between the underlayment 120 and the carpet layer 110. Regardless of whether the carpet layer 110 is a modular floor covering unit or a wide woven roll commodity carpet, it may not be necessary to “sea” the two parts of the carpet layer 110 together. Using sufficient magnetization, the carpet layer 110 will resist tension from pedestrian traffic, furniture, machinery, etc. on three axes.

  This manufacturing method can be used for most floor covering applications and is not limited to carpet-based floor covering units. This same method with slight variations can be used, for example, with magnetized underlayment and vinyl flooring: a powdered alloy can be added to the substrate or added to the vinyl composite during the manufacturing process . A plasticizer or other compound or chemical may be added to the compound layer, allowing the compound layer to either stick to the floor covering unit or be embedded therein. Systems include vinyl composite tiles (VCT), high quality vinyl tiles (LVT) or high quality vinyl plank (LVP) tiles, and others including ceramic tiles, stone tiles, hardwood, plywood, engineered hardwood, and porcelain tiles It can also be used in various floor covering units. Similar modified methods can also be used to produce hardwood floor coverings with embedded magnetic or magnetized compounds or magnetic or magnetized substrates. Magnetic or magnetized compounds or substrates as described herein can be applied to any suitable floor covering. These non-carpet floor coverings with a magnetic layer, substrate, or embedded compound can be installed in a manner similar to that used to install carpet floor coverings.

  Referring now to FIG. 6, a side cross-section of an embodiment of a modular magnetic wall covering system 600 comprising the wall frame 1000, support layer 900, magnetic underlayment 800, and wall covering unit 800 of the present invention. A figure is provided.

  The modular magnetic wall covering system 600 may use a support layer 900 that includes a wall board 910 that does not need to be finished or made from gypsum. The wall board 910 of the present invention can be made of a lighter and thinner board, and in a preferred embodiment is made of mineral cotton. Mineral cotton is a premium insulation product, made from volcanic rock that is melted at high temperatures and spun into a fine fiber mat or cast cotton. Mineral cotton burns only at temperatures in excess of 850 degrees Celsius and is therefore very fire resistant in nature and provides fire protection for roofs, walls, or floors. Mineral cotton wall board 910 significantly increases the fire rating and R value for thermal insulation and sound insulation over conventional gypsum drywall board. The support layer 900 need not be finished like a dry wall board. Thereby, the support layer 900 may comprise a different material than a typical drywall board. The support layer 900 can comprise a wall board 910 that can comprise mineral cotton, a cover layer 930 that can comprise a flame retardant network, and an insulating layer 920 that can comprise a sound attenuating raw material sheet material. The cover layer 930, the insulating layer 920, and the wall board 910 can be incorporated into one sheet as the support layer 900. This is because the support layer 900 does not need to be suspended, finished, primed, textured, and finally “finish coated” like a drywall that must be painted.

  The magnetic underlaying material 800 is disposed between the support layer 900 and the wall covering unit 700. When the cover layer 930 is used, the magnetic underlay material 800 is in contact with the cover layer 930 of the support layer, and the insulating layer 920 or the cover layer 930 is not used. If so, it abuts against the wall board 910. The magnetic underlayment 800 can be attached to the wallboard by fasteners such as nails, staples, screws, or clips, or by adhesives such as glue, silicone adhesive. The magnetic underlayment can also be fastened to the support layer 900 and / or the wall frame 1000 by the fastener device 600 shown in FIG. The magnetic underlay material 800 can be an anisotropic or isotropic magnetic sheet material. A magnetic underlay material 800 is applied on the support layer 900. Optionally, the magnetic underlayment 800 may be incorporated into the support layer 900 within a single board, eliminating the need for the magnetic underlayment to be separately attached, suspended or affixed to the support layer 900. Together, the support layer 900 and the magnetic underlayment 800 have a high R value as a single board, substantially reducing undesirable noise pollution and ecology.

  In the support layer 900, mineral cotton with a hardening additive such as fiberglass can be used to give the board a stiffness comparable to gypsum board. Not only mineral cotton has the desired soundproofing properties, but also comprises an anisotropic powder for stronger remanence, but also a magnetic underlayment 800 that can be isotropically independent of the magnetically sensitive material, It is an additional sound barrier in the system. Mineral cotton is an inert material and offers many advantages when used in the construction of buildings. Mineral cotton insulation may be made from basalt, ie, igneous rock.

  The support layer 900, consisting primarily of mineral cotton or slag wool, will eliminate moisture problems arising from most mold and / or moisture trapped under the flooring material. In high-rise construction, wall construction currently cannot begin until the building is hung with external glass and cast material. This is due to problems that exist with the gypsum base walls typically used. In addition, a dehumidifier and / or heater is used in winter / to provide the ability to eliminate conditions that allow mold growth and to allow the drying of gypsum drywall seams within an acceptable time frame. In the summer, it must be incorporated into the building process for plaster walls. Using the mineral cotton support layer 900, the ability to work inside the building before it is finished will save time and money in construction.

  The outer layer is a wall covering unit 700 which is a “finish coating”. The wall covering unit 700 may be manufactured in a manner similar to a resilient flooring product. The wall covering unit 700 may have an attractant layer 720 that is hot pressed against the decorative surface layer 710 as a base. The top or outer layer of the modular magnetic wall covering system 600 is a decorative surface layer 710, or “decorative” layer. The decorative surface layer 710 can be made to mimic the appearance of any surface or coating type. The finish of the decorative surface layer 710 is virtually as tiled, plastered, wood, slate, granite, flat or matte, wallpaper, Venetian plaster, traditional siding and trimmed wood, trademark, painting, etc., as desired by the end user. Can be any finish. Since there is no traffic for the modular wall covering unit 700, it can be made thinner than a modular floor covering unit that is similarly sized.

  Referring now to FIG. 7, a front view of three stages in the installation process of the modular magnetic wall covering system 600 of the present invention is provided. A wall frame 1000 comprising a set of wood, metal or plastic frame members 510 is a support structure for a modular magnetic wall covering system 600. A support layer 900, comprising only a wall board 910, is secured to the frame using fasteners 940, which can be screws, nails, staples, or other suitable fastening means. A magnetic underlayment 800 will be attached to the support layer 900 and placed in front of the surface layer 900 and behind the back of the modular wall covering unit 700. As described herein, the magnetic underlayment material can be attached to the support layer 900 by a fastener, such as a fastening unit 600, or by an adhesive. The fastening unit 1100 may provide more support for the weight of the magnetic underlayment 800 and the wall covering unit 700 and may be preferred over adhesives to prevent sagging or sagging. A wall covering unit 700 with a decorative outer layer 710 can be placed on the magnetic underlayment 800 after the magnetic underlayment 800 is attached to the support layer 900. Additional trim components, such as trim component 1200, can be used to conceal the seam, provide additional support, or provide decoration. The trim component 1200 may be placed anywhere along the magnetic underlayment 800, such as in the center as a siding or chair rail, at the top as a crown molding, or at the bottom as a skirting board.

  The modular magnetic wall covering system 600 of the present invention is not limited to use on a board such as the support layer 900 or in a new structure. The modular magnetic wall covering system 600 of the present invention can be used on any suitable magnetic underlayment 800. The magnetic underlayment 800 may be installed on an existing wall board, such as a drywall, or on a ceiling or other existing wall or surface. For example, the magnetic underlayment 800 can be placed on a folding wall of a conference hall divider, or on a door, opening, or passage. The wall covering unit 700 can then be easily placed on and removed from the magnetic underlayment 800 as desired.

  Referring now to FIG. 8, a perspective view of a room with a replaceable box system 1300 is provided. The replaceable box system 1300 combines the features of the wall covering system 600 and the modular floor covering 100. A magnetic underlayment 800 on the wall is adapted to receive the wall covering unit 700, trim piece 1200, directly or attached to a television, and magnetically fixed on the underlayment 800 or other support structure. Can be adapted to carry additional equipment such as a television 1310. The floor of the replaceable box system 1300 includes an underlay material 120 and a set of floor covering layers 110. The room implementing the replaceable box system 1300 may be modified and re-decorated with minimal effort on any side of the floor or wall and will not require the demolition or destruction of existing decorations or fixtures. In order to build a room using the replaceable box system 1300, the support layer 900 shown in FIG. 7 will be attached to the wall frame. The magnetic underlayment 800 can be attached to the support layer, the support layer can be impregnated with a magnetic component, the magnetic underlayment 800 can be overlaid on the outside of the support layer 900, or the support layer 900 can be magnetic. It can be completely coated with an attractive coating. The wall covering unit 700, the trim component 1200, and other fixtures can then be fixed to the magnetic underlayment 800 magnetically, semi-permanently and removably. The underlayment 120 for the modular floor covering 100 can be secured to a support surface as described previously herein. Then, the floor covering material unit 110 may be disposed on the underlay material 120. In addition, a magnetic underlayment can be attached to the ceiling in a manner similar to the underlayment 800 on the wall. Ceiling tiles may be secured to the ceiling underlayment in a manner similar to wall covering unit 700.

Magnetic underlayment 800 and underlayment 120 are produced by heating at 158F for 7 days, with the following properties: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) thickness, Shore D60 hardness, 3.5 specific gravity, 7 days It may have 1.5% shrinkage, 700 psi (49 Kg / cm ² ) tensile strength, and parallel electrodes (north and south) along its length at 2.0 mm intervals. The floor covering unit 110 and the wall covering unit 600 may each have a magnetic isotropic sensitive material that is superimposed on the surface to be placed on the underlay 120 or the magnetic underlay 800, while the underlay is: An anisotropically or isotropically magnetized flexible layer that is overlaid on or incorporated into the underlayment during manufacture may be used. Specifically, the manufacturing process described above in FIGS. 4 and 5 can magnetize the underlayment 120 or the magnetic underlayment 800 isotropically using pulsed magnetization. Pulsed magnetization utilizes a coil and capacitor pair to slowly increase the magnetic field and produce a short “pulse” burst of energy that is completely transmitted through the underlayment 120 or magnetic underlayment 800. Pulsed magnetization can also be used to anisotropically magnetize the underlayment 120 or the magnetic underlayment 800 as desired.

  When the magnetically attractive layer is incorporated into the underlayment 120 or underlayment 800, strontium ferrite powder and rubber polymer resin (eg, rubber, pvc, or other similar materials for making thermoplastic binders) The dry mixture is mixed, calendered and polished and formed by a series of rollers to give the correct width and thickness. The material is then magnetized on only one side, as shown above in FIG.

  The magnetic performance of the bonded magnet is limited by the amount of polymer used (typically 20-45% per volume) because it significantly dilutes the remanence of the material. In addition, the melt spun powder has an isotropic microstructure. The dilution effect is overcome by incorporating anisotropic magnetic powder. By inducing a texture in the magnetic powder or grinding it to a fine micrometer-scale particle size and preparing the magnet in an aligned field, the bonded magnets have enhanced remanence in a specific direction. Can have. In the present invention, the magnetic underlay material such as the underlay material 120 or the underlay material 800 is magnetized in one direction so as to provide stronger residual magnetism. However, the magnetically sensitive sheet material is not polar oriented and therefore does not need to be oriented in any certain direction. The optimum temperature range for long-term durability of the underlay material 120 or the underlay material 800 is 95C to −40C.

  For an extruded flexible magnet, the flexible particulate material was heated until it began to melt and was eroded with an electrical discharge machine (EDM) wire to have the desired shape of the final profile It is pushed through a compacted die using a screw feed under high pressure. The flexible magnet can be coiled into a roll and extruded into a profile that can be applied or combined as shown in FIGS. The non-magnetized surface of the flexible magnet can be overlaid with a double-sided adhesive tape or a thin vinyl coating so that a printed layer can be applied. Mounted cushions can also be applied for flooring purposes. An anisotropic permanent flexible magnet has a residual magnetic flux density (Br) of T (G): 0.22 to 0.23 or (2250 to 2350) and a holding of 159 to 174 kA / m or 2000 to 2180 (Oe). Isotropic permanent flexible magnets may have a residual magnetic flux density (Br) of 0.14 to 0.15 T or 1400 to 1550 (G) and 100 to 111 kA / m or 1250. Holding power (BHC) of ˜1400 (Oe). An anisotropic permanent flexible magnet can be 40% stronger than isotropic in remanence.

For floor covering unit 110 and wall covering unit 700, the magnetically sensitive material of attractant layer 720 or semi-solid compound 116 shown in FIGS. 6 and 3, respectively, may have the following properties: 0. 025 inch (0.64 mm) thickness, Shore D60 hardness, 3.5 specific gravity, 1.5% shrinkage caused by heating at 158 F for 7 days, 700 psi (49 Kg / cm ² ) tensile strength And a holding strength of 140 grams / cm ² .

  In the replaceable box system 1300, all components are “quasi” permanently fixed to the underlayment. Due to the large surface area, ie the magnetic resonance between the underlayment 120 or underlayment 800 and the floor covering unit 110 or the wall covering unit 700, the material has a very strong bond and installation “Quasi” make it permanent. However, the bond is released by “grabbing” the corners, moving upwards with a lever and releasing the bond, thereby changing the floor covering unit 110 or the wall covering unit 700 as required. Can be made possible, which is not currently available using any existing technology. In the replaceable box system 1300, any building material with a flat substrate (for optimal remanence) can be utilized in the system. For example, a floor covering unit 110 made of wood can be used as the wall covering unit 700, and vice versa.

  The ability to remove any part at any given time during the construction process is highly desirable. If the wall panel 700 in the replaceable box system 700 does not fit properly, or needs to be trimmed so that it can be found in many installations, it is simply a wall component without removal, as required. 700 can be removed and reinstalled.

  In the flooring industry, a common method of seaming rolled carpet is to apply a tax trip to the perimeter of the room, hot melt taping the seam, stretching or “tensioning” the rolled floor covering, Require the product to remain in place. This results in product breakage due to actual carpet delamination due to the application of tension (the primary base of the flooring is peeled off from the secondary base), thermal distortion of the finished product, raised seams, and the like. There are many ways in which traditional methods can fail. The system 1300 eliminates all of these breaks and eliminates the need for tax trips because the floor covering unit 110 no longer needs to be tensioned. The residual magnetism due to the large surface area prevents the floor covering unit 110 from “raising” or moving under stress.

  If an existing wall or a new construction wall has defects such as arcuate bends or concavities that limit remanence, simply use a double-sided magnetic sensitive and magnetic lining shim as an accessory to the replaceable box system. Can alleviate the problem. The floor covering unit 110 and the wall covering unit 700 can provide different designs, logos, textures, colors, soundproofing properties, reflective properties, or design elements in the room. Floor covering unit 110 and wall covering unit 700 may also incorporate company or other trademark or sponsor information and may be used for advertising or as a sign. A home owner, business owner, or designer may change any aspect of any room using the replaceable box system 1300 as needed.

  The flexible nature of the replaceable box system 1300 will also provide advantages in the movie, television, and theater industries. In these industries, TV sets, movie sets, etc. are built in a modular fashion, typically mimicking actual locations in a more cost effective manner. Unfortunately, these sets are built for their specific use on the frame, and the frame must be stored for another “similar” use of the same set or new The set must be built each time according to the scene. In the case of a replaceable box system 1300, it would be very cost-effective and very beneficial to use the same frame and change the room scene as required. It is also cost effective in a large studio that must have a Western-style town set for the first scene and a New York City set for another scene. The ability to use the same frame but modify the wall covering 700 and floor covering unit 110 to mimic what is needed would be desirable and cost effective.

  Referring now to FIGS. 9-14, some additional embodiments of the present invention are provided.

  FIG. 9 provides a front view of a wall board 1400 having a frame 1410 supported by struts 1430. One or more magnetically attractive panels 1420 are secured to the frame 1410. A plurality of modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442, and 1440 can be installed on the magnetic attractive panel 1420. The magnetic attractive panel 1420 can be constructed in a manner similar to the support panel 900 and magnetic underlayment 800 described above, and the modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442, and 1440 can be wall panels 700 or modular floor covering units. 110 may be similar. When modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442 and 1440 are placed on attractive panel 1420, a design or designs 1450 are formed from the outward facing surfaces of modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442 and 1440. Will. In a typical wall board, a poster panel is affixed onto a wall board frame. When the advertising campaign ends or the panel needs to be changed, the poster panel is covered with the next advertising image. A hand-painted wall board is affixed onto a plywood panel that is secured to the frame. At the end of the campaign, the plywood panels will be water plastered for the next design. The exchange of designs or images on existing wall boards is time consuming, expensive and requires constant maintenance. The wall board 1400 of the present invention provides a magnetic exchangeable system that allows for stronger bonding using remanent magnetism. The flexible magnetic sheet material can be glued to the underlying substrate and overlaid on the substrate as a board or any other suitable configuration to form a panel 1420. A flexible magnetically sensitive sheet material with bonded printable vinyl or other suitable material comprises modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442 and 1440.

  The strong remanence provided by the present invention reduces the possibility of breakage due to the strength of the magnetic junction. Wall board 1400 is embedded in the thermoplastic binder of modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442, and 1440 and may also incorporate LEDs, OLEDs, LCDs, or electroluminescence that are controlled by a controller board in wall board 1400. . This may allow spotlights and series of paintings, logos, etc. on modular magnetic decorative panels 1440, 1442 and 1440.

  FIG. 10 provides a perspective view of a swimming pool 1500 having a magnetic underlayment 1520 and a modular liner panel 1530 disposed on the exterior surface 1510 of the pool 1500. Ferrite material encapsulated within a polymer binder may also be added into the structure of the outer surface 1510, eliminating the need for a magnetic underlay 1520. In this configuration, the liner panel 1530 will need to be magnetically attractive. The magnetic underlayment 1520 can either be overlaid within the surface 1510 itself or adhered as a backing. Panel 1530 may have a magnetically sensitive sheet material as the base layer of the flexible panel and may be made from printable vinyl or any other material. Panel 1530 may have ferrite in the extrusion mixture trapped within the polymer so that it does not rust or be affected by any other configuration of the material. Panel 1530 may have a design similar to traditional tiles, patterns, trademarks, word art, or any other feature that a consumer would desire. Panel 1530 may also incorporate LEDs, OLEDs, LCDs, or electroluminescence embedded in a thermoplastic binder.

  FIG. 11 provides a perspective view of a typical multi-story house 1600 having a standard exterior 1602 and a multi-story house 1700 having an exterior 1702 with a modular front facade 1712 and a modular roof 1720. One or more modular panels 1710 may be used on the modular front facade 1712. Panel 1710 may comprise a magnetically sensitive layer and facade 1712 may comprise a flexible magnetic sheet material attached to a support structure or may comprise a support surface with an embedded ferromagnetic layer. Modular roof 1720 may comprise a flexible magnetic sheet material attached to a support structure or may comprise a support surface with an embedded ferromagnetic layer. Roofing tile 1730 can be magnetically secured to roof 1720. In addition, a magnetically secured drainer 1734 and dredge or drain 1732 may also be attached to the modular roof 1720. The roof 1720 may comprise a magnetic layer, such as a mineral cotton board with a magnetic coating, which is adhesively secured to a substrate or substrate layer having magnetic properties. The magnetic layer or outer surface of the roof 1720 is water resistant due to the thermoplastic binder that encapsulates the strontium ferrite powder within the underlayment or finish coating. The magnetic sheet material thickness for the roof 1720 is determined based on the desired remanence. For example, wind shear strength to withstand a Category 5 hurricane prior to failure. The modular roof 1720 will be made from a safer and more environmentally friendly product and will be easier to recycle. Builders and users are currently available to end users that are not only safer to build (on the installation side) but also easier to install, easier to replace, and cleaner for the environment It will be possible to gain "eco" trust for building systems that gives endless choices for products that are generally cheaper than those.

  FIG. 12 provides a perspective view of a cabinet system 1800 having a magnetic layer 1810 for securing a countertop 1820 having a magnetically attractive underlayer. The system 1800 can further comprise a magnetic layer 1812 for securing the oil spill prevention plate 1822 and a plurality of cabinet doors 1852 that can have a magnetically attractive layer on the exterior of the door. A sink notch 1824 may be disposed in the countertop 1820 and the magnetic layer 1810. The top of the cabinet 1850 can be overlaid with independently oriented magnetic sheet material and the magnetic layer 1810 can be formed as a single board system, or the magnetic layer 1810 can also be glued independently of the substrate or any other configuration. . If tiled products are used, the independently oriented magnetic sheet material of the magnetic layer 1810 can be bonded as a unit on top of the cabinet 1850. If ceramic tile products are used, non-sand mixed grout material (which will provide additional support to the tile worktop) can be used. If removal is desired for retrofit or if a crack in the tile occurs, a knife can be utilized to cut the non-sand mixed grout material between the tiles and individual tiles or countertops 1820. The whole can be removed in a simple, rapid and non-destructive manner. The magnetically sensitive sheet material is on the back of the countertop 1820 regardless of whether the layer is a solid piece of granite, tile, formica, or any other material that makes up the finished countertop. Can be applied. The magnetic junction will have sufficient remanence due to the large surface and will hold a large weight in place. This allows replacement of the cooking table 1820 by changing only the cooking table 1820 in a “non-destructive” manner and does not damage any underlying substrate and cabinet 1850. The cabinet system 1800 allows end users to modernize their worktops 1820 with minimal effort, saving a significant amount of time to install and providing interchangeability, which is a common joint And is not currently enabled by using installation methods.

  FIG. 13 provides a perspective view of a modular stadium surface 1900 having a magnetic underlayment 1910 and a plurality of modular floor panels 1920 forming a floor pattern 1922. For example, if a sports complex has a sports surface, it knows the size of the space at the moment. In the case of a modular magnetic surface 1900, the same space can be utilized for multiple purposes. For example, sports equipment is all in a specific color, texture, trademark, logo, word art, and line in a single roll sheet material or modular panel set, such as a flexible flooring product or sheet product. It may have an indoor tennis court with some modular floor panels 1920. When the area is finished for a given day or use, the floor panel 1920 can be rolled up or removed for storage, and a completely new set of floor panels 1920 can be used, for example, basketball It can be installed quickly for a coat or any other configuration desired. The ability to have a “quasi” permanent set of floor panels 1920 that can be modified to meet the demands of the desired equipment would be very beneficial. The stadium surface 1900 can also be rubberized for use in a playground or playground.

  FIG. 14 provides a perspective view of a personal office 2000 having magnetically attractive inner and outer walls 2020 and 2022 attached to a frame 2010 and a modular decorative panel 2030. The personal office 2000 can include a desk surface 2040, a cabinet 2050, a shelf 2052, and a drawer 2054. A personal office is typically made from an alloy, modular in design, has legs for support, conduits for wiring, and the unit can be configured in a number of ways. Can be adapted to change office needs. The panel can be free-standing or directly attached to the off-the-shelf product. Existing panel surface options provide sound absorption, visibility, and affixable surfaces using fabrics or laminate coatings. In the personal office 2000 of FIG. 14, isotropic independent magnetic sheet material is applied to the outside of the inner wall 2020 and the outer wall 2022 of the individual parts that make up the personal office 2000. In existing personal offices, the fabric is typically glued to the frame, or the outer covering is a permanent laminated composite. As described with respect to FIG. 8, the independent magnetic orientation of the sheet material is glued directly to the walls 2020 and 2022, or otherwise attached, or fastened directly to a frame 2010 that is magnetically sensitive in nature. Can be either. The personal office 2000 allows a company, company, or individual to change the look and feel and office environment to meet their needs or incorporate changes to logos, designs, events, and the like. The individual work inside of a personal office will have the ability to design the inside with any dressing that can be secured to the magnetic walls 2020 and 2022. For example, a company employee may print a photo, secure it to a magnetically sensitive thin sheet material, and secure the photo to the inner wall 2020. The company or company may modify the exterior wall 2022 of the personal office 2000 to adapt to the company's uniform needs and demands.

  Although the invention has been described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, it should be understood that many modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the described concepts of the invention. In addition, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments described in this specification. It is fully contemplated that various other embodiments of the invention and modifications thereto will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description and accompanying drawings, in addition to those described herein. . Accordingly, such other embodiments and modifications are intended to be within the scope of the following appended claims. Furthermore, although the invention has been described herein in the context of particular embodiments and implementations and applications, particularly in the context of an environment, those skilled in the art are not limited in their usefulness, It will be appreciated that for any number of purposes, it can be beneficially applied to any number of methods and environments. Accordingly, the claims set forth below should be construed in light of the full scope and spirit of the invention disclosed herein.

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A method for producing an isotropic underlay, wherein the method comprises:
a) hybridizing a binding compound, wherein the binding compound comprises a plasticizer and an isotropic metal compound;
b) heating the binding component to a semi-solid state;
c) uniformly dispersing the binding compound;
d) heating the binding compound to solidify the binding compound to a solid state. a. Stretching the scrim layer,
b. Extruding the binding compound onto the scrim layer;
c. Uniformly dispersing the binding compound on the scrim layer;
d. The method of claim 1, further comprising pressing a moisture barrier layer onto the binding compound and scrim layer.   The method of claim 1, further comprising isotropically magnetizing the underlayment.   The method of claim 1, further comprising dispersing the binding compound by a series of roller sets.   The metal compound includes one of iron powder, iron sand particles, steel sand particles, steel powder, isotropic powder, or strontium ferrite powder, and the binding compound is PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiber glass, or graphite. The method of claim 1, further comprising.   The method of claim 2, wherein the scrim layer comprises fiberglass scrim tape, and further comprising the scrim layer being stretched by a set of rollers.   The method of claim 1, further comprising performing the dispersing by a squeegee induced by a set of edge dividers.   2. The moisture proof material of claim 1, further comprising a silicone moisture proof material, wherein the moisture proof material is further tensioned by a set of rollers and pressed against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers. Method.   The underlay is formed by one of a neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or NIB) magnetic roller, a samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnetic roller, an alnico magnetic roller, a ceramic magnetic roller, a ferrite magnetic roller, a supermagnetic magnetic roller, or a pulse magnetizer. 4. The method of claim 3, further comprising being magnetized. A method for producing an isotropic floor covering, the method comprising:
a) hybridizing a binding compound, wherein the binding compound comprises a plasticizer and an isotropic metal compound;
b) stretching the scrim layer;
c) heating the binding component to a semi-solid state;
d) extruding the binding compound onto the scrim layer;
e) uniformly dispersing the binding compound on the scrim layer;
f) pressing a floor covering layer onto the binding compound and scrim layer;
g) heating the binding compound, scrim layer, and floor covering layer to harden the binding compound to a solid state.   The metal compound includes one of iron powder, iron sand particles, steel sand particles, steel powder, isotropic powder, or strontium ferrite powder, and the binding compound is PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiber glass, or graphite. The method of claim 13, further comprising:   The method of claim 13, further comprising the scrim layer comprising fiberglass scrim tape stretched by a set of rollers.   The method of claim 13, further comprising the dispersing being performed by a squeegee induced by a set of edge dividers.   The method of claim 13, wherein the floor covering layer comprises a tufted carpet layer having a primary backing, the floor covering layer further comprising being tensioned by a set of rollers.   The method of claim 13, further comprising pressing the floor covering layer against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers.   The method of claim 13, further comprising laser cutting the floor covering layer into one of a floor covering unit or a set of rolls. A system for manufacturing an isotropic magnetic underlay comprising:
A roll of scrim material;
A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the scrim material when the scrim material is unwound;
A roll of moisture barrier material,
A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the moisture barrier material when the moisture barrier material is unwound; and
A hopper adapted to store a heated binding compound, said binding compound having an isotropic metal component;
A nozzle adapted to dispense the binding compound onto the scrim material;
A squeegee adapted to distribute the binding compound uniformly;
A furnace adapted to heat the scrim material and the binding compound to harden the binding compound;
A set of rollers adapted to press the moisture barrier material against the binding compound and scrim material;
A magnetizer adapted to magnetize the metal compound in the binding material. A system for producing an isotropic floor covering adapted to be used with a magnetic underlay comprising:
A roll of scrim material;
A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the scrim material when the scrim material is unwound;
A roll of floor covering material;
A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the floor covering material when the floor covering material is unwound; and
A hopper adapted to store a heated binding compound, said binding compound having an isotropic metal component;
A nozzle adapted to dispense the binding compound onto the scrim material;
A squeegee adapted to distribute the binding compound uniformly;
A set of rollers adapted to press the floor covering material against the binding compound and scrim material;
A system adapted to heat the scrim material and the binding compound and to set the binding compound. A system for producing a calendered isotropic underlay, comprising:
A polymer mixture and a metal compound mixture;
A blender adapted to mix the polymer mixture and the metal compound mixture to form an underlayment mixture;
A fluxer adapted to heat the underlayment mixture;
A set of forming rollers adapted to form the underlayment mixture into an underlayment sheet of a desired thickness;
And a final set of rollers adapted to form a surface finish on the underlay sheet.   The system of claim 19, further comprising a pulse magnetizer adapted to isotropically magnetize the underlay sheet.   20. The system of claim 19, further comprising an adhesive sheet roll adapted to be pressed onto the finished underlay sheet. A system for manufacturing a floor covering adapted to be used with an isotropic magnetic underlay comprising:
A roll of scrim material;
A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the scrim material when the scrim material is unwound;
A roll of floor covering material;
A set of tensioning rollers adapted to tension the floor covering material when the floor covering material is unwound; and
A hopper adapted to store a heated binding compound, said binding compound having an isotropic metal component;
A nozzle adapted to dispense the binding compound onto the scrim material;
A squeegee adapted to distribute the binding compound uniformly;
A set of rollers adapted to press the floor covering material against the binding compound and scrim material;
A system adapted to heat the scrim material and the binding compound and to set the binding compound. A system for producing an isotropic floor covering adapted to be used with a magnetic underlay comprising:
A set of modular floor covering units;
An isotropic magnetically sensitive underlay;
Means for attaching the magnetically sensitive underlayment to each modular floor covering unit in the set of modular floor covering units.   The modular floor covering unit is composed of vinyl composite tile (VCT), high quality vinyl tile (LVT) or high quality vinyl plank (LVP) tile, ceramic tile, stone tile, hardwood plank, plywood plank, 24. The system of claim 23, comprising a floor covering type selected from the group consisting of processed hardwood planks and porcelain tiles. A method of installing an isotropic floor covering, the method comprising:
a) placing an underlay on an underlay, wherein the underlay is magnetized in the manufacturing process;
b) disposing a floor covering layer on the magnetized underlay, wherein the floor covering layer comprises a magnetically sensitive compound. A system for finishing a wall, said system comprising:
A set of modular wall covering units comprising an inner attractant layer and a decorative outer layer;
A magnetic underlay material comprising an isotropic magnetic sheet material;
And a support layer comprising a wall board, an insulating layer, and a covering layer.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising a frame.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the support layer disposed on the frame.   The decorative layer further includes being adapted to resemble the appearance of a tile, plaster, wood, slate, granite, painted wall, wallpaper, Venetian plaster, paneling, trimmed wood, trademark, logo, or painting 27. The system of claim 26.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the magnetic underlayment material being permanently bonded to the support layer.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the magnetic underlayment being attached to the support layer by an adhesive or fastening means.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the magnetic underlayment material supported by a fastening device.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the modular wall covering unit set adapted to be removably attached to the magnetic underlayment.   27. The system of claim 26, wherein the wall board further comprises mineral cotton.   27. The system of claim 26, wherein the covering layer further comprises a flameproof outer layer.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the insulating layer comprising flame retardant glass fibers.   27. The system of claim 26, further comprising the support layer not requiring a finishing process. A method of finishing a wall, the method comprising:
Attaching a support layer comprising a wall board, an insulating layer, and a covering layer to the support frame;
Fixing a magnetic underlay material comprising an isotropic magnetic sheet material to the covering layer of the support layer;
Removably and magnetically attaching each of the set of modular wall covering units comprising an inner magnetically sensitive layer and a decorative outer layer to the magnetic underlayment.   The decorative layer further includes being adapted to resemble the appearance of a tile, stucco, wood, slate, granite, painted wall, wallpaper, Venetian stucco, paneling, trimmed wood, trademark, logo, or painting 40. The method of claim 38.   39. The method of claim 38, further comprising the magnetic underlayment material being permanently joined to the support layer prior to attaching the support layer to the support frame.   40. The method of claim 38, further comprising attaching the magnetic underlayment to the support layer by an adhesive or fastening means.   40. The method of claim 38, further comprising the magnetic underlayment being supported by a fastening device.   40. The method of claim 38, wherein the wall board further comprises mineral cotton.   40. The method of claim 38, wherein the covering layer further comprises a flameproof outer layer.   40. The method of claim 38, wherein the insulating layer further comprises comprising flame retardant glass fibers.   40. The method of claim 38, further comprising that the support layer does not require a finishing process. A system for magnetically securing an upper layer to a surface, the system comprising:
An isotropic magnetic underlay adapted to be secured to the surface;
An upper layer comprising a plurality of modular units, and
Each of the modular units in the plurality of modular units comprises a decorative outer layer and a magnetically sensitive inner layer adapted to be removable and magnetically secured to the magnetic underlay. system.   48. The system of claim 47, wherein the magnetic underlay is adapted to be secured to a floor.   48. The system of claim 47, wherein the magnetic underlay is adapted to be secured to a wall.   49. The system of claim 48, wherein the plurality of modular units comprises a floor covering unit.   50. The system of claim 49, wherein the plurality of modular units comprises a wall covering unit.   48. The system of claim 47, wherein the isotropic magnetic underlay is produced in a calendaring process. A replaceable upholstery system, the system comprising:
A set of walls having an isotropic magnetic layer, wherein the isotropic magnetic layer is disposed on an outwardly facing surface of the set of walls; and
A floor having an isotropic magnetic layer, the isotropic magnetic layer being disposed on top of the floor; and
A plurality of modular magnetically sensitive wall panels adapted to be magnetically and removably disposed on an isotropic magnetic layer of the wall set;
A plurality of modular magnetically sensitive floor covering units adapted to be magnetically and removably disposed on an isotropic magnetic layer of the floor.   54. The system of claim 53, further comprising a set of magnetically sensitive trim parts adapted to be magnetically and removably disposed on an isotropic magnetic layer of the set of walls.   54. The system of claim 53, further comprising a set of accessories adapted to be magnetically and removably disposed on an isotropic magnetic layer of the set of walls.   54. The system of claim 53, wherein said wall set isotropic magnetic layer and said floor isotropic magnetic layer comprise calendered magnetic sheets.   54. The system of claim 53, wherein the wall set isotropic magnetic layer and the floor isotropic magnetic layer are magnetized by a pulsed magnetization process. A method of manufacturing a magnetic underlay, said method comprising:
e) hybridizing a binding compound, wherein the binding compound comprises a plasticizer and a metal compound;
f) stretching the scrim layer;
g) heating the binding component to a semi-solid state;
h) extruding the binding compound onto the scrim layer;
i) uniformly dispersing the binding compound on the scrim layer;
j) heating the binding compound and scrim layer to solidify the binding compound to a solid state;
k) pressing a moisture barrier layer onto the binding compound and scrim layer to form an underlay;
l) magnetizing said underlay.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the metal compound comprising one of iron powder, iron sand grains, steel sand grains, steel powder, anisotropic powder, isotropic powder, or strontium ferrite powder.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the binding compound comprising PVC, polypropylene, rubber, fiberglass, or graphite.   59. The method of claim 58, wherein the scrim layer further comprises comprising fiberglass scrim tape.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the dispersing being performed by a squeegee induced by a set of edge dividers.   59. The method of claim 58, wherein the moisture barrier further comprises a silicone moisture barrier.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the scrim layer being stretched by a set of rollers.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the moisture barrier being tensioned by a set of rollers.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the moisture barrier being pressed against the binding compound and scrim layer by a set of sandwich rollers.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising the underlay being magnetized by a set of magnetic rollers.   59. The method of claim 58, wherein the magnetic roller further comprises neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or NIB), samarium cobalt (SmCo), alnico, ceramic or ferrite, or a supermagnet type magnet.   59. The method of claim 58, further comprising heating the binding compound and scrim layer by a furnace.